07.01.06
Tracy Young/Allard Beutel
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-9284
MEDIA ADVISORY: 43-06
NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY LAUNCH RESET FOR SUNDAY
NASA's launch of Space Shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center,
Fla., was scrubbed today due to inclement weather. The primary
concern was the presence of anvil clouds and thunderstorms within 20
miles of the launch site.
The next launch attempt for Discovery's STS-121 mission to the
International Space Station is set for Sunday, July 2, at 3:26 p.m.
EDT. Commentary on NASA Television will begin with fueling of the
shuttle's external tank at 5 a.m. followed by full coverage at 9:30
a.m.
The forecast for Sunday shows a 60 percent probability of weather
prohibiting launch.
For NASA TV downlink and scheduling information, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/ntv
For the latest information on the STS-121 mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle
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